Authorities in California have issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Elias Linares Quintanilla, who was reportedly abducted on the morning of May 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. Law enforcement officials believe the child may be traveling with 38-year-old Sonia Quintanilla in a gray 2008 Pontiac G6 with California license plate 6FRP150. Officials have stated that Elias is believed to be in imminent danger.
Elias is described as approximately 3 feet tall, weighing around 25 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweater, a red shirt, and blue shorts. Investigators have emphasized that the child should not be approached directly if located, as he may be in the presence of an adult considered a potential threat. Instead, authorities are urging the public to immediately contact emergency services.
The Amber Alert, part of a nationwide emergency response system designed to rapidly mobilize the public in child abduction cases, has triggered a coordinated search effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Police Department are actively leading and supporting the investigation, working alongside local and regional partners to locate the child and the suspect vehicle.
Residents across Southern California are being urged to remain vigilant, particularly in areas such as highways, neighborhoods, shopping centers, and parks where the vehicle may be seen. Authorities are asking anyone who spots the child, the suspect, or the vehicle to call 911 immediately and provide detailed information, including location, direction of travel, and any identifying characteristics.
Officials have also encouraged the public to share verified alert information through social media and community networks to increase awareness and assist in the search effort. Law enforcement agencies continue to coordinate closely as they pursue all available leads in an urgent effort to safely recover Elias Linares Quintanilla and bring him home.